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DN08 GXF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,303 mi
Last recorded106,303 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,303 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 104,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 104,143 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,264 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 81,264 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL FOUR (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 8 May 2017 65,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,174 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 35,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DN08 GXF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 GXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 GXF registered?

DN08 GXF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is DN08 GXF safe to buy?

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